[calmingsolitude]

Parent is simply pointing out the incorrect usage of "empirically", which should typically only be mentioned when you've tested it yourself.

[linkregister]

I'm having trouble finding dictionaries or other references that add the qualifier that it needs to be self-tested and not relying on the research of others. Can you point me to one?

[dakolli]

I don't think comments on the internet count as "empirical" evidence, but sure.

[linkregister]

If you think antirez's benchmarks in the blog post are false, you should make the claim. Continue to move the goal posts.